Key ingredients
4.7/5
UV Clear, untinted, zinc plus niacinamide, SPF 46. A mineral face sunscreen for breakout-prone skin.
Home/ Brands/ EltaMD/ UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Tap to enlarge
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
$45.00
EltaMD UV Clear is the quiet gold standard for daily face SPF: sheer, niacinamide-backed, and makeup-friendly. Tint and untinted both work; untinted is the universal start.
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
For an oily or acne-prone face that still needs daily SPF. Skip the tinted bottle if you want this clear-ish finish.
Formula standards
4.7/5
A fluid. Zinc can still show a little. Let it set. Niacinamide can tingle.
The verdict
A default daily mineral if this finish agrees. Reapply.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (La Roche-Posay, Beauty of Joseon, Biore, Supergoop!, Neutrogena, and ISDIN) — best for, filter, finish, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | UV Clear SPF 46 | Reliable high-SPF face opt | Beauty of Joseon’s Relief Sun (US | J-beauty facial sunscreen | Primer-like facial sunscreen | Neutrogena’s face serum SPF is an easy | Pharmacy facial sunscreen |
| Filter | Mineral | Chemical | — | — | — | Chemical | — |
| Finish | Facial sunscreen | Facial sunscreen | Facial sunscreen | Facial sunscreen | Facial sunscreen | Facial sunscreen | Facial sunscreen |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sensitive |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Derm favorite · Sheer | Pharmacy · High SPF | K-beauty · Dewy | J-beauty · Watery essence | Primer-like · Invisible | Budget · Serum SPF | Pharmacy · Watery |
| $ / size | $45.00 | $37.99 | $18.80 | $14.99 | $30.39 | $15.88 | $38.00 |
| Shop | Buy on AmazonThis page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page | Buy on AmazonProduct page |
FAQ
Who is UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 best for?
EltaMD UV Clear is the quiet gold standard for daily face SPF: sheer, niacinamide-backed, and makeup-friendly. Tint and untinted both work; untinted is the universal start.
How did Edyt Beauty score this facial sunscreen?
Edyt rates UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 4.7 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from La Roche-Posay, Beauty of Joseon, Biore, Supergoop!, Neutrogena, and ISDIN. For more from the same brand, see More from EltaMD below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Facial Sunscreens.
You may also like
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 60 Sunscreen for Face & Body
$37.99
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50
$18.80
Biore
UV Aqua Rich Moisturizer SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen
$14.99
Supergoop!
Scentless
$30.39
Neutrogena
Fragrance-Free
$15.88
ISDIN
Fusion Water MAGIC Lightweight Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 40
$38.00